About Us
History
KYR Music was founded in 2002 by Karen and Richard Firman. Our goal, from day one, has been to support our local and upcoming musicians through, not only our store , but through music advocacy as well. KYR offers Sales, Lessons, Rentals, and Repairs of a wide range of instruments as well as out of store clinics for local schools and groups
Richard is a local, professional musician that is still active in groups throughout Southern California. A graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, by way of the University of Tulsa and Mt. San Antonio Jr. College, he is well versed in many different styles. His former teachers include: Steve Wilkerson, Ken Grass, and Vernon Howard of the Stan Kenton Big Band and Jim Honeyman, known for his participation and arrangements of the Yamaha All-Star band that meets yearly at NAMM. He has toured with groups all across the country and played in bands with musicians like Jack Sheldon, Tom Kubis, Gary Halopoff and Ramon Flores. A woodwind teacher for over 25 years, Richard has helped hundred of students and young music enthusiast achieve the highest levels of success on their instruments